Early Enrollment at NEO

If you are going to NEO you need to contact jana.hayes@neo.edu or 918.540.6291 to set up a time to enrollment. 

Early enrollment dates are April 8,9,19, or 20.

Take your transcript and a photo ID.

To ALL 9th-12th Grade Students

Students can combine the summer fun they crave with real world business experience. Plus, they will take a test run of college life, meet new friends, strengthen their leadership skills, explore their career options, and get the chance to win a scholarship or a laptop computer. All in just one week!  

Watch this video to learn more!

Oklahoma Business Week is a one-of-a-kind summer program that offers firsthand experience with the world of business! Participants become part of a “company” and work together in various events and competitions! Everyone will also have the opportunity to interact and learn from business leaders. Students and teachers will gain skills in leadership, communication, team building, responsibility, money management, entrepreneurship, marketing and more. At OBW you’ll learn the business world can be serious stuff, but it can also be fun!

Oklahoma Business Week will be held on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, June 2-7, 2013. Participants will live in the dorms and participate in a variety of activities on the ECU campus. This is a great opportunity for students to get a feel of what college life is like!

The cost for camp, including all meals and housing, is $150 per participant. OBW camp is over a $750 value but due to our generous supporters, we are able to cover most expenses.

Application review begins March 1^st.  We only have slots for 100 student participants and 10 teacher participants, so don’t delay in encouraging potential participants to apply.

For more information, a link to the video, or for an application visit www.okbusweek.com.

Oklahoma Business Week.  Real World Experience.  Life Changing Results.

By sharing this email with potentially great student or teacher Oklahoma Business Week participants, you are helping grow future business leaders in Oklahoma.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your time,

Stacey Bolin, Camp Director

Oklahoma Business Week

All 9th-11th Grade Students: OU Summer Academies

OU is offering summer academies for students in 8th-11th grade. 

Go to youth.ou.edu for more information. 

This would be a really fun learning experience.

NEO Scholarship

If you need an application for an NEO scholarship, Mrs. Hendren has one.  If you are going to NEO you need to come by and fill it out! 

College Planning Checklist

College planning checklist at actstudent.org

Many high school students are very busy. Between academics and social activities, keeping track of college planning steps can be difficult. It's hard to know what you should be doing and when you should be doing it. But college planning is too important to be an afterthought.

To make it easier, ACT provides free college planning checklists for high school students. You can find these checklists by clicking here.

Start your college planning early so you won't be surprised by the rapid pace of the choices you have to make during your senior year.

Financial Aid Questions for Seniors to Ask Colleges

Financial aid questions for seniors to ask colleges

ACT research suggests that the percentage of college-bound students who are applying for financial aid is steadily growing each year. You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Financial aid planning can be intimidating, and you may not know where to turn for answers. The financial aid officers at colleges and universities are there to help. Below is a list of questions that the Associated Colleges of the Midwest suggests families ask:

1.     What kind of financial assistance does the college offer: need-based, merit-based, or both?

2.     Can the college provide an early estimate of what our financial aid award might be?

3.     What forms are needed in order to apply?

4.     When are financial aid applications due?

5.     What student costs are taken into account by the financial aid office? Tuition, room, board, transportation? What about additional expenses such as books, fees, computers, and personal expenses?

6.     What’s included in the comprehensive fee? For example, do students have to pay extra for computer time or to attend campus events (concerts, plays, films, lectures, athletic events, etc.)?

7.     When will we be notified about the amount of assistance we can expect?

8.     Does the institution have an appeal process to review special circumstances?

9.     Is there a commitment for financial assistance beyond the first year?

10.  How and when do we apply for financial assistance after the first year?

11.  What if we do not qualify for need-based aid? Are there alternative financing options available?

12.  What grants, loans, and work-study opportunities does the college offer? Are there any we might be eligible for?

13.  What’s the average student loan indebtedness amount for the college's graduates?

14.  Is there a restriction to the length of time that financial assistance will continue?

15.  How long does it typically take a student to graduate from this college? Four years? Longer?

16.  What impact do scholarships from outside sources have on other financial aid?

17.  Can we apply financial aid toward an off-campus study program, either in the United States or another country?

18.  What happens if our family's financial situation changes substantially during the school year?

Are there payment options available, such as monthly or quarterly?

Colleges Are Required to Help You Calculate Total Costs

Colleges are required to help you calculate total costs

Figuring out just how much college will end up costing isn’t as easy as it might seem. There are often fees and costs you might not anticipate. However, thanks to a relatively new law, all colleges and universities participating in federal student-aid programs must have a net-price calculator on their websites.

The calculator gives you a better idea of the total cost for each individual college or university. It does so by taking into consideration tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. It will also figure in any aid you anticipate receiving, such as Pell Grants or scholarships. You can usually find the calculator in the "Admissions" or "Financial Aid" sections of a school's website.

Three Steps for Planning Your Career

Three steps for planning your career

Setting short- and long-term career goals can be very helpful in planning for the future. Following three simple steps can guide you to decisions that best match your career goals and also help you identify alternative career paths that provide flexibility.

1.     Take a realistic look at your strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

o What can help you achieve your goals and what obstacles could get in your way?

o What types of work, school courses, and activities appeal to you?

o What interests you?

o What do you do well now, and what skills have you gained through experience?

o What are your values? What aspects of a job (e.g., money, respect, enjoyment, helping others, etc.) are most important to you?

2.     Explore your options. It's hard to know what to do for a career when you don't even know all the possibilities. Here are just a few ways to find career information:

o Explore your career options using ACT's World-of-Work Map (see below).

o Spend time with people whose activities interest you.

o Job shadow, volunteer, or work in a job that you might like.

o Discuss your career and educational plans with your school counselor, parents, or other interested people.

3.     Consider issues that can affect your plans and take actions to accomplish your goals.

o What do you need to study to be ready for the career you’re interested in?

o What are the foundational skills you will need?

o What schools offer the training you need?

o How will you pay for school?

o Do you need to search for a job?

o How will you balance your work and going to school?

How will you manage family or relationship commitments?

Local Scholarships

It's that time of the year! You need to be checking with me or Darlene on a regular basis to see what is new. 

Right now on the "Scholarship Wall" are the following scholarships.... REC, Class of '64, NEO Kennel Club, and Delaware County Retired Educators.

The scholarships will be coming in weekly. Don't be a stranger!!

--

Lynn Hendren

Jay High School

11th and 12th Grade Counselor

P 918.253.4466 ext. 324

F 918.253.8469

NextStepU

If you've already registered at NextStepU.com and would like to enter to Win Free Tuition, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in

Step 2: Click "Edit Your Profile".

Step 3: Click through the registration process again, making sure your profile information is up to date and the Win Free Tuition offer is checked off.

All entries must be submitted between Jan 3, 2013 and July 2, 2013. Review the official rules here.

Past Winners

Jan 2012 $10,000 - Win Free Tuition: Claire F.

Jul 2012 $10,000 - Win Free Tuition: Alexis W.

Jan 2013 Ring Ching Ching Winner: Melanie G.

Dec 2013 Narwhal Winner: Alexa H.

Center For Native American Youth

Happy Wednesday!

This week's email shares information about the SAIGE Youth Program!

The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) is a non-profit organization advocating for American Indian and Alaska Native government employees. SAIGE hosts an annual National Training Youth Program to provide Native American students (ages 18 to 25) an opportunity to learn about careers within the federal government, participate in professional and personal development workshops and training, and network with Native American professionals.

The Youth Program will take place from June 3-7, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. SAIGE is offering a limited number of scholarships for Native students, which will include funding for the conference fee, airfare, hotel accommodations and meals. Apply soon!

The Youth Program application includes an application form, essay, letter of reference, proof of school enrollment, and completed emergency medical information form.

Application found here: http://saige.org/words/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2013-SAIGE-Youth-Program-Application.pdf

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

Deleted past Native Youth Listserv messages? That's Ok. You can visit the Center's NEW Native Youth Listserv page to view other Native youth opportunities from previous listserv messages.

We also encourage you to visit our website (www.cnay.org) for a comprehensive list of available resources (scholarships, fellowships, summer programs, grant opportunities, etc.). Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Center for Native American Youth.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us back and let us know what types of Native youth opportunities you'd like to see and we can be sure to include them in upcoming emails. We invite you to share your feedback.

Sincerely,

Center for Native American Youth
www.cnay.org
cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org

OU Engineering Outreach Events/Camps

Please SAVE THE DATE for the following activities hosted by the University of Oklahoma College of Engineering:

Shell High School Girls Day
Monday, April 8^th, 2013 @ 8am-3pm
ExxonMobil Lawrence G. Rawl Engineering Practice Facility

850 S. Jenkins Ave., Norman, OK 73019

Apply online at www.ou.edu/coe/hsgd

Deadline: March 25, 2013

BP Engineering Camps
Sunday-Saturday, June 9-15, 2013

Apply online at www.ou.edu/coe/devas (high school young women) or www.ou.edu/coe/bpea (high school young men)

Deadline: April 30, 2013

We hope to see many students take advantage of these awesome opportunities! Let me know if you have any questions.

NEO Scholarship Information

NEO A&M Development Foundation SCHOLARSHIPS

All scholarships listed in this section are subject to available funds. Additionally, the amount of award is variable. Foundation Scholarship applicants should fill out the scholarship application forms available through the Foundation Office or online at www.neo.edu. Completed applications must be submitted to the Foundation Office by April 1. All grade point average qualifications listed in foundation scholarships are based on a 4.0 system. To receive a scholarship, the student must be enrolled as a full time student (12 credit hours).

Questions about foundation scholarships should be directed to the Development Office at 918-540-6115 or 918-540-6250.

Billie Pearl Able Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship was created to help a female basketball athlete. The candidate must be a graduate of Wyandotte High School and attend NEO A&M College. Financial need combined with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be determining factors of the award recipient. A special committee from Wyandotte High School will select the recipient.

Arvest Business Scholarship – This scholarship was a gift from the Walton Family Foundation. The recipient must be a business major, enrolled in at least 12 hours, and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

#3 BFT (#3 British Flyers Training School) Scholarship — Established by American and British veterans of a WWII flying school located in Miami. This scholarship is targeted to a graduate of Miami High School enrolling at NEO A&M College. Applicants must complete a one-page essay that contains their knowledge of the history of the British Flyers and Miami, Oklahoma. The essay must be turned in with the application.

Business Accounting 2000 Book Scholarship — Recipient must be enrolled in business accounting coursework. Book scholarships will be awarded through the Business Department Committee.

Calcagno Art Scholarship — This scholarship was established in memory of Nick Calcagno. Dr. Calcagno was an art instructor at NEO who dedicated his life to the instruction of art and to a personal pursuit of artistic excellence. This recipient must be a Fine Arts Major enrolled in 15 hours each semester. The recipient must have a high school GPA of 3.0 and must maintain a 2.8 while enrolled as an Art Major at NEO.

Dr. Jerry Carroll Scholarship – This scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Carroll, former President of NEO A&M College. The recipient must be enrolled in at least 12 hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be give to students active in student government.

Dobson Alliance Scholarship — This scholarship has been established to benefit students with a business major. The recipient must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA. This candidate must also be willing to work some volunteer hours in the Dobson Museum.

For a scholarship application, please see Mrs. Hendren.

Pittsburgh State University Open House

The Pittsburg State University College of Technology will be hosting an open house on Friday, February 22nd for all interested students.  The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs through 3:00 p.m.  For more information or to register for the event, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-854-PITT (7488).

Students are encouraged to attend if they are interested in majoring in any of the following areas:

http://www.pittstate.edu/academics/technology/

Sincerely,

Pittsburg State University Admission

Visit us at: www.pittstate.edu
or
Call: 1-800-854-PITT(7488)